Diffusion and osmosis
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is diffusion?
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Diffusion is the process by which molecules spread from areas of high concentration to areas of low concentration until equilibrium is reached.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is osmosis?
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Osmosis is the diffusion of water across a semi-permeable membrane from an area of low solute concentration to an area of high solute concentration.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Define isotonic solution.
Back
An isotonic solution is one where the concentration of solutes is equal inside and outside the cell, resulting in no net movement of water.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Define hypotonic solution.
Back
A hypotonic solution has a lower concentration of solutes compared to the inside of the cell, causing water to move into the cell, potentially leading to swelling or bursting.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Define hypertonic solution.
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A hypertonic solution has a higher concentration of solutes compared to the inside of the cell, causing water to move out of the cell, leading to shrinkage or dehydration.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What happens to a cell in a hypotonic solution?
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In a hypotonic solution, water enters the cell, causing it to swell and potentially burst.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What happens to a cell in a hypertonic solution?
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In a hypertonic solution, water leaves the cell, causing it to shrink or dehydrate.
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